Clinical Nurse Coordinator I

Briya Public Charter School • Adelphi, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator’s role is to assist and support the clinical team in providing quality patient care, especially in the areas of assessing, planning, and implementation. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator acts as a leader, providing direct participant care and supervising Medical Assistants as needed.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse, B.S. in Nursing preferred, and must be licensed to practice nursing in the District of Columbia or Maryland (second licensure required 6 months after hire).
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in working in community health setting with immigrant populations and/or maternal-child health a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English highly desired.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish as used by participants.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Nursing preferred
• experience in working in community health setting with immigrant populations and/or maternal-child health a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish/English highly desired

Responsibilities

• Assists Nurse Manager in ensuring efficiency and proper use of appointments in the provider schedules.
• Assists Nurse Manager and Director of Operations in coordinating patient flow, ensuring clinic efficiency.
• Fosters communication and collaboration among members of the clinical team.
• Plays an active role in developing and implementing a patient’s plan of care.
• Assists Medical Providers and Administrative Staff in formulating goals and objectives to deliver the most accurate and timely medical care possible.
• Provides patients with necessary health education and discharge instructions, whether in person or via telephone.
• Assists the Medical Providers in refilling patient prescriptions and obtaining prior authorizations.
• Collaborates with the Medical Assistants and Medical Providers to provide patients with lab and imaging results, as well as respond to medical requests by patients and outside entities.
• Collaborates with the Medical Assistants and Medical Providers to complete any forms or paperwork deemed necessary by patients, schools, or healthcare entities.
• Provides any support required by the Medical Provider, while functioning within the role of registered nurse, to ensure optimal patient care.
• Collaborates with referral specialists in specialty referral, including at times generating referrals per the request of a Medical Provider.
• May directly supervise Medical Assistants, per the discretion of the Nurse Manager for the clinic.
• Ensures timely and proper acquisition, storage and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and other supplies.
• Assists with the clinic’s vaccine program and specialty pharmaceutical services.
• Supports and participates in Quality Assurance activities.
• May assist in employee health activities.
• Assists the Nurse Manager in the supervision of Medical Assistants in clinic.
• Performs other duties determined as necessary by the Nurse Manager, Director of Clinical Services or Vice President of Nursing.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision
• retirement options through 403(b) contribution and investment opportunities
• 25 days of paid leave annually (in addition to paid holidays)
• 5 educational days
• Tuition reimbursement of $2750/year towards education assistance and professional development.
• Transportation subsidy via metro & bus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level